Registration open until July 20th for exhibitors in Cruzeiro do Sul Singers Mari Fernandez and Klessinha are the first attractions confirmed for the 9th edition of the Flour Festival, in Cruzeiro do Sul, in the interior of Acre. The event takes place between August 26th and 29th, at the Sports Complex, and the official schedule was released this Saturday (18th). Mari Fernandez takes the stage at the opening of the festival, on August 26th, while Klessinha performs on the last night, on August 29th. The other musical attractions have not yet been confirmed. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp In addition to the national shows, the festival will also have performances by local artists. According to the municipal secretary of Culture, Flávio Rosas, 69 artists were accredited. Mari Fernandez and Klessinha are the first attractions confirmed for the 9th Flour Festival, in Cruzeiro do Sul Disclosure "We will have two stages for the accredited artists, the main stage and the alternative stage, where they will all be performing. The music and dance people and our DJs", he stated. The Flour Festival takes place every year in the municipality and its main objective is to enhance the cassava flour production chain, the main product of the local economy. The event also brings together cultural presentations, shows and spaces for the sale of agribusiness products and entrepreneurs from the Juruá region. READ MORE: Registration for royalty at the Flour Festival begins this Wednesday (10) in Cruzeiro do Sul King and Queen of Flour are chosen for the 8th edition of the festival in the interior of AC: 'Realization' With Marília Tavares and Evoney Fernandes, the Flour Festival reaches its 8th edition in AC; see schedule In 2017, the flour produced in Cruzeiro do Sul received the Geographical Indication (GI) seal from the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), which recognizes the quality and unique characteristics of the product, a reference in the cuisine of the Northern Region. Registration for entrepreneurs remains open In addition, registration for entrepreneurs interested in participating in the Flour Festival fair remains open until next Monday (20). Registration must be started online and completed in person at the former Cruzeiro do Sul City Hall building. Farmer Alcione Silva do Nascimento, made the biggest tapioca at the 2025 flour festival Asscom/Cruzeiro do Sul City Hall The Secretary of Tourism and Economic Development, Janaína Terças, explained how the registration process works. "You go to the city hall's website, using the link, pre-register and then go to the old city hall building to finalize your registration," he said. The fair should bring together 150 exhibitors, including entrepreneurs from the food, crafts, bioeconomy, ornamental plants and other regional products sectors. In this edition, there will also be a space dedicated to coffee growing. In total, 23 candidates compete for the titles of king and queen of the Flour Festival, with 12 competing for the position of king and 11 for queen. The winners will be announced at the launch ball, on August 23, and will receive cash prizes, as well as products and services. In the 2025 edition, the titles went to Mário Cesar and Carla Cristina, chosen after selective and semi-finals. The prince was Thiago Bernardo and the princess, Kevila Silva. The winners received around R$12,000 in prizes, including cash and other prizes. VIDEOS: g1